Helleborus hybridus Black Tie Affair Spillers from a population in the

from a population in the Eastern Cape

They emerge in winter and go dormant in fall

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the central leaf color morphs into an unusual central pattern of ghostly white frosting that fades only slightly in late summer

small offset bulbs and lots of seed start the 7-year process over again

Helleborus hybridus Black Tie Affair Spillers from a population in theHelleborus 'Black Tie Affair' is a new Walters Gardens seed strain of Helleborus x hybridus with large, double dark purple flowers, with a white interior. The interior petals are also veined purple and often show purple floral borders quite striking. Maintenance: Helleborus 'Black Tie Affair' is a seed grown, uniform selection of Helleborus x hybridus, all of which have identical growing conditions and maintenance needs. As the flower stalks of